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Lighter weight and more cost-effective water submetering solution for optimal
Utility Expense Management

Addison, TX – June 24, 2015 – Minol announced the release of the Minomess 130 polymer water meter today at the National Apartment Association’s Annual Conference. The Minomess, specifically designed for multifamily and commercial usage, provides owners and managers with a cost-effective solution for managing their utility expenses.

In the past decade, U.S. cities have seen a trend toward higher water bills. A few of the driving factors are excessive consumption, increasing water costs, decaying infrastructures and droughts. According to a recent Circle of Blue survey, the price of residential water service in 2015 is up 6 percent in 30 major U.S. cities; a 41 percent rise since 2010. With utilities accounting for 15% or more of an owners’ overall expense, submetering has become a necessity in sustaining positive cash flow throughout the portfolio. Three states, Texas, Georgia and California, require submetering on new construction with more states likely to follow suit.

“Studies show that submetering may result in a 10-26 percent reduction in that utility’s consumption,” said Corey Hauser, Vice President of Meter Data Management for Minol. “Installing a submetering solution not only increases property value and revenue but promotes conservation by measuring individual consumption and proactively identifying leaks. The Minomess polymer gives owners an even more cost-effective metering solution to maximize the value of their assets.”

The Minomess polymer meter is a single-jet meter for cold water applications. The polymer meter body provides a lighter weight and more cost-effective submetering option. The Minomess polymer and Minomess brass for hot or cold water application are both ANSI/NSF 61 certified and comply with AWWA C712, ISO 4064 and G13IT19001-ISO9000 performance standards.